Michael Riley5
@mike552.bsky.social
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Dokoupil is too dim-witted to understand that the "Ultimate Florida man" is a guy who smokes crack with an alligator, uses it to steal a lottery ticket from a 7-11, wins the lottery, and uses the proceeds to buy a python, which consumes him in a live shot on WPLG-10 Eyewitness News at 11 pm
January 7, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Dokoupil is too dim-witted to understand that the "Ultimate Florida man" is a guy who smokes crack with an alligator, uses it to steal a lottery ticket from a 7-11, wins the lottery, and uses the proceeds to buy a python, which consumes him in a live shot on WPLG-10 Eyewitness News at 11 pm
I’m listening to Sen. Schumer in real time on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social My God can’t we Democrats get a better advocate ?
January 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I’m listening to Sen. Schumer in real time on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social My God can’t we Democrats get a better advocate ?
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This war is completely illegitimate: 60% of Americans disapprove of going to war with Venezuela—74% disapprove war without Congressional approval. Only 19% are in favor.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
January 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This war is completely illegitimate: 60% of Americans disapprove of going to war with Venezuela—74% disapprove war without Congressional approval. Only 19% are in favor.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
The people oppose it. Our representatives didn’t approve it. Trump should be removed for this unconstitutional war.
So MAGA is furious with Biden when terrorists murder U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan during the withdrawal but we can’t blame Trump when a terrorist murders National Guard personnel in Washington D.C. ?
November 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
So MAGA is furious with Biden when terrorists murder U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan during the withdrawal but we can’t blame Trump when a terrorist murders National Guard personnel in Washington D.C. ?
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In this Indiana diner, everyone. has three questions: How's the breaded tenderloin? Is the quarry hiring? And what was the exact APR on the Virginia home that New York AG Leticia James purchased for her niece?
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In this Indiana diner, everyone. has three questions: How's the breaded tenderloin? Is the quarry hiring? And what was the exact APR on the Virginia home that New York AG Leticia James purchased for her niece?
My gosh. What are the words to the Brazilian national anthem?
September 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My gosh. What are the words to the Brazilian national anthem?
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Right up until the minute Trump’s business ventures like Trump Shuttle, Trump Atlantic City casinos, Trump Steaks, Trump University, etc, etc, went bankrupt, Trump was claiming they were a huge success with big things right around the corner. Just like now with the economy.
September 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Right up until the minute Trump’s business ventures like Trump Shuttle, Trump Atlantic City casinos, Trump Steaks, Trump University, etc, etc, went bankrupt, Trump was claiming they were a huge success with big things right around the corner. Just like now with the economy.
Why would any Democratic legislator give her the time of day?
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is finding lucrative opportunities in Republican-controlled Washington
An Arizona business advocacy organization led by Sinema is taking credit for portions of Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill.’
An Arizona business advocacy organization led by Sinema is taking credit for portions of Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill.’
Taxes, Psychedelics, Crypto: Kyrsten Sinema Sees Opportunity Under Trump
An Arizona business advocacy organization led by the former Democratic senator is taking credit for portions of the “big beautiful bill.”
www.wsj.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Why would any Democratic legislator give her the time of day?
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One thing about never-Trump Republicans, during Trump II particularly: They understand that the world they knew is dead.
They have no investment in either reviving the former GOP (because they understand it's impossible) or maintaining the pre-2016 Democratic Party (because it's not their party).
They have no investment in either reviving the former GOP (because they understand it's impossible) or maintaining the pre-2016 Democratic Party (because it's not their party).
August 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
One thing about never-Trump Republicans, during Trump II particularly: They understand that the world they knew is dead.
They have no investment in either reviving the former GOP (because they understand it's impossible) or maintaining the pre-2016 Democratic Party (because it's not their party).
They have no investment in either reviving the former GOP (because they understand it's impossible) or maintaining the pre-2016 Democratic Party (because it's not their party).
Oh I forgot to mention that Trump and the Mrs. also vote by mail.
I’m a Dem in Florida and @mattyglesias.bsky.social has no idea apparently that the biggest proponent for vote by mail in this state is DeSantis and the MAGA GOP party.
jesus christ
August 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Oh I forgot to mention that Trump and the Mrs. also vote by mail.
I’m a Dem in Florida and @mattyglesias.bsky.social has no idea apparently that the biggest proponent for vote by mail in this state is DeSantis and the MAGA GOP party.
jesus christ
I’m sorry, what???
August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m a Dem in Florida and @mattyglesias.bsky.social has no idea apparently that the biggest proponent for vote by mail in this state is DeSantis and the MAGA GOP party.
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He’s laying the groundwork to fuck with & overthrow the 2026 election. He’s laying the groundwork to stay in the White House after the 2028 election. Donald Trump is America’s enemy. It must be said. He is an enemy to this country. And he must be stopped.
August 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
He’s laying the groundwork to fuck with & overthrow the 2026 election. He’s laying the groundwork to stay in the White House after the 2028 election. Donald Trump is America’s enemy. It must be said. He is an enemy to this country. And he must be stopped.
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26-08-1935 USA: United Auto Workers union founded.
August 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
26-08-1935 USA: United Auto Workers union founded.
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Just look up most of @walshfreedom.bsky.social tweets or posts on other sites since 2018, he’s gone above & beyond in apologizing for the Tea Party and his actions/comments. He blew up his career in right wing media for his beliefs and calling out the fascism & grift on the right.
August 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Just look up most of @walshfreedom.bsky.social tweets or posts on other sites since 2018, he’s gone above & beyond in apologizing for the Tea Party and his actions/comments. He blew up his career in right wing media for his beliefs and calling out the fascism & grift on the right.
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Republicans: disappear people off the streets and rendition them to El Salvador, crash the economy, build concentration camp in the Everglades, declare martial law in DC, eliminate cancer and vaccine research, align with Russia, disenfranchise Black people, tank in the polls
Political pundits:
Political pundits:
August 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Republicans: disappear people off the streets and rendition them to El Salvador, crash the economy, build concentration camp in the Everglades, declare martial law in DC, eliminate cancer and vaccine research, align with Russia, disenfranchise Black people, tank in the polls
Political pundits:
Political pundits:
For the most part I appreciate and respect @radiofreetom.bsky.social commentary but many times his
“remedies” for our current civil ills are that Democrats should just act more like pre-MAGA Republicans.
“remedies” for our current civil ills are that Democrats should just act more like pre-MAGA Republicans.
Yes, people are enlightening me about the origin of "two-spirit" people.
Now, is it helpful for a nationally prominent Democrat to use terms like this? (Not "is it right or sensitive or educated," but useful in terms of connecting with ordinary voters?)
Now, is it helpful for a nationally prominent Democrat to use terms like this? (Not "is it right or sensitive or educated," but useful in terms of connecting with ordinary voters?)
I see that others have already told you the derivation of the “two-spirit” term. AOC didn’t make it up.
August 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
For the most part I appreciate and respect @radiofreetom.bsky.social commentary but many times his
“remedies” for our current civil ills are that Democrats should just act more like pre-MAGA Republicans.
“remedies” for our current civil ills are that Democrats should just act more like pre-MAGA Republicans.
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At (another) Hampton’s fundraiser with Republican donors on Saturday, Andrew Cuomo said it plainly: he’s expecting Trump’s help to defeat us in November.
“I feel good about that,” Cuomo said.
New Yorkers won’t.
“I feel good about that,” Cuomo said.
New Yorkers won’t.
August 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
At (another) Hampton’s fundraiser with Republican donors on Saturday, Andrew Cuomo said it plainly: he’s expecting Trump’s help to defeat us in November.
“I feel good about that,” Cuomo said.
New Yorkers won’t.
“I feel good about that,” Cuomo said.
New Yorkers won’t.
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Exactly right. I don’t think we have ever had a meeting like this in the White House before. Because we have never had a president this horrible before.
Europe's leaders showing up in force at the White House tomorrow is not a display of solidarity with the US. It's the opposite. A sign of their profound distrust of Trump and of his relationship with Putin and his commitment to our NATO allies and Ukraine.
August 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Exactly right. I don’t think we have ever had a meeting like this in the White House before. Because we have never had a president this horrible before.
If many Americans don’t know - or refuse to accept - what Trump and MAGA are the European leaders do with their alignment - and defense of - Ukraine and Zelenskyy
Look who is coming to DC in support of Ukraine and Zelensky (no jackass Brian Glenn to badger him about a suit this time)
•Europe will get to see
Tanks in DC
•Masked gangs in camo roaming the streets as cosplay law enforcement
•Spontaneous music festivals may happen near 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
•Europe will get to see
Tanks in DC
•Masked gangs in camo roaming the streets as cosplay law enforcement
•Spontaneous music festivals may happen near 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
August 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If many Americans don’t know - or refuse to accept - what Trump and MAGA are the European leaders do with their alignment - and defense of - Ukraine and Zelenskyy
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So both Putin and Trump went to an AF Base in Alaska. Each had a set of demands. Trump accepted all of Putin's demands and then said he would convince Ukraine and Europe to accept them. And both then went home. Do I have this right?
August 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
So both Putin and Trump went to an AF Base in Alaska. Each had a set of demands. Trump accepted all of Putin's demands and then said he would convince Ukraine and Europe to accept them. And both then went home. Do I have this right?
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This is only going to get worse as they continue to deport the workforce…
August 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This is only going to get worse as they continue to deport the workforce…
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That wasn’t a summit. That was a debacle.
August 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
That wasn’t a summit. That was a debacle.
You know @scalzi.com writes very entertaining books and he deserves this attention and acclaim
August 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
You know @scalzi.com writes very entertaining books and he deserves this attention and acclaim
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ICYMI, the eye-popper in today's PPI: a 39% rise in wholesale fresh vegetable prices.
It's the largest month-on-month increase ever recorded in the summer (data to 1947), and one of the ten largest ever, regardless of season.
With the estimable @alexjamesfitz.com
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/i...
It's the largest month-on-month increase ever recorded in the summer (data to 1947), and one of the ten largest ever, regardless of season.
With the estimable @alexjamesfitz.com
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/i...
Veggie-flation strikes, with a warning for grocery prices
No matter what the official data shows, consumers "feel" inflation when grocery prices rise.
www.axios.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
ICYMI, the eye-popper in today's PPI: a 39% rise in wholesale fresh vegetable prices.
It's the largest month-on-month increase ever recorded in the summer (data to 1947), and one of the ten largest ever, regardless of season.
With the estimable @alexjamesfitz.com
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/i...
It's the largest month-on-month increase ever recorded in the summer (data to 1947), and one of the ten largest ever, regardless of season.
With the estimable @alexjamesfitz.com
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/i...